Comparison

JioHotstar vs MicroKahani

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JioHotstar

Stream live sports, blockbuster movies, and popular TV shows from around the world. Discover exclusive web series and short-form content for entertainment anytime, anywhere. Enjoy a vast library of global hits and regional favorites all in one place.

Highlights
  • Live sports streaming
  • Blockbuster movie library
  • Hit TV shows and web series
  • Exclusive Hotstar Specials
  • Short-form micro shows (Tadka)
  • Content from HBO, Disney, Marvel
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Welcome to the world of infinite possibilities – where non-stop sports, endless entertainment, and countless stories come alive! Stream the biggest live sports and cricketing action, catch the latest Bollywood, Hollywood and regional blockbusters, binge on hit TV shows before they air on TV, and dive into exclusive Hotstar Specials created just for you. You can also enjoy global hits from HBO, Peacock, and Paramount and explore the magic of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Whatever you love to watch, you'll find it here—all in one place, only on JioHotstar, the ultimate hub for explosive live sports, cricket highlights, web shows, blockbuster movies & more! Explore Tadka, an all-new tab on the JioHotstar app for dumdaar micro shows packed with mazedaar entertainment. Perfect for short escapes from everyday life, anytime & anywhere. Toh laga Tadka On JioHotstar. What you'll love: Non-stop sports. Endless entertainment. Only on JioHotstar. A. LIVE Sports • Watch TATA IPL • Enjoy a superlative cricket viewing experience with our Commentary feed and detailed scorecards. • Football fans, we've got you covered! B. Tadka On JioHotstar • Dumdaar micro shows for mazedaar entertainment available exclusively on a brand new tab called Tadka on the JioHotstar app. • Gripping micro shows like Mitti Ka Sher, Rukega Nahi Saala, Undercover Boss - Scam Smash, Chawl Ke Sultan - Billionaire Tenant, Proxy War - The Human Calculator. • Genres like Betrayal, Rivalry, Romance, Contract Marriage, Reconciliation, Enemies to Lovers, Fake Scandal, Glow-up, Hidden Superpowers, Love Triangle, Mafia, Rags to Riches, Revenge, Scam, Start-up, Thriller, Office Politics & more C. Blockbuster Movies Stream Bollywood blockbusters, regional gems, original movies, documentaries, and critically acclaimed films—all in one place. Hollywood Movies: Prey, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Jungle Cruise, Free Guy, & classics like Titanic, etc. Bollywood Movies: Kesari Chapter 2, 12th Fail, Sarfira, Brahmastra, Atrangi Re, Gaslight, Freddy, Cuttputli, Liger, Gulmohar, Shiddat, Sadak 2, Bhuj, etc. Regional Movies: Manjummel Boys, Aavesham, Premalu, Kannur Squad, Neymar, Salaar & more D. Superhit TV Shows Web series that the world can’t get enough of, TV serials that the nation comes together to enjoy, and titles that are the talk of the town - find them all under the same roof only at JioHotstar. Hindi Shows: Anupama, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, Aashiqana, Gunaah, & more English Shows: Shogun, Skeleton Crew, Modern Family, Family Guy, Billions, The Bear, Only Murders in the Building & more Regional Shows: Bigg Boss, Cooku with Comali, Krishna Mukunda Murari, Anurager Chhowa, etc. Hotstar Specials: Special Ops 2, Criminal Justice, Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar, Koffee With Karan (All Seasons), Aarya (All Seasons), Aakhri Sach, The Trial, Commando, The Night Manager, City of Dreams, Kerala Crime Files & more E. The Ultimate Disney+ Destination: Enjoy the ever-expanding universe of stories from Disney+ Superhero movies & shows: Deadpool and Wolverine, Guardians of the Galaxy, Secret Invasion, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avengers, Iron Man, Loki, Moon Knight, She-Hulk, etc. Disney+ Originals: Ahsoka, Rennervations, The Mandalorian, Encanto, Turning Red, Disenchanted, Moana, and more. If you subscribe to JioHotstar via iTunes, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your membership will automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscription will be renewed within 24-hours before the end of each period at the rate of your selected plan. Turn off auto-renewal anytime through iTunes. DISCLAIMER: Content, features & data practices vary by country/region. Refer to your region’s Privacy Policy & Terms. Privacy policy: https://www.hotstar.com/privacy-policy/in Terms of use: https://www.hotstar.com/tnc/in

About

MicroKahani

Features
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Trending Desi reel shows! Roz nayi kahaniyan, drama aur entertainment — wo bhi Desi style mein! Download Micro Kahani – India ka ultimate destination for Desi Hindi Reel Shows! Chaahe rozmarra ki hasi ho ya dil dhadka dene wala dramatic twist, Micro Kahani laaya hai sabse addictive 2-minute vertical stories — made for India, made for your mobile. Vertical-First Entertainment Watch short, snappy, aur shaandaar shows in full-screen vertical format — perfect for today’s on-the-go viewer. Binge in 2 Minutes • 2-minute ke drama episodes • Roz naya content • Ongoing original series — emotional, romantic, spiritual, funny aur thrilling! Made for Desi Viewers • Aapke favourite Indian creators ki banayi hui stories • Local tastes ke hisaab se bana high-quality content • Genres jo aapko pasand hain: Drama, Romance, Thriller, Revenge, Devotional & More Fast, Light, Addictive • 3G par bhi super-fast streaming • Data-friendly viewing experience • Instant play — no waiting, bas watching! Bonus Features • Apne favourite shows ko save karein • Naye episodes aate hi notification paayein • Reel episodes ek tap mein dosto ke saath share karein Why Micro Kahani? Because no one is doing it desi style. Micro Kahani ke saath aapko milti hain realistic aur relatable stories. Chahe aap chai ki chuski le rahe ho, travel kar rahe ho, ya bas timepass kar rahe ho — Micro Kahani hai aapka pocket-sized desi drama fix! Download now and join the Micro Kahani revolution! India ka fastest-growing platform for Desi Hindi Reel Shows — one short episode at a time.

Screenshots

JioHotstar4 screens
MicroKahani3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroKahani at none against JioHotstar's 10. MicroKahani also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JioHotstar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 3 months. MicroKahani asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, MicroKahani every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
JioHotstar versus MicroKahani: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJioHotstarMicroKahani
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (102K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings102K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJIOSTAR INDIA PRIVATE LIMITEDBasant Singh

Bugs and requests

JioHotstar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent playback issues and freezes
  • Inability to resume content from where it was left off
  • Inconsistent Chromecast/Apple TV integration

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved content organization and search
  • Seamless integration with Disney+ for US subscribers
  • Consistent subtitle support across all content

MicroKahani

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

JioHotstar

Subscriptions10
  • Mobile 3 Months Plan$1.493 Months
  • Premium Monthly Plan$3.491 Month
  • Ent. monthly (Discontinued)$3.991 Month
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  • Hotstar VIP (Discontinued)$4.491 Year
  • Super Annual Plan$9.991 Year
  • Premium (Discontinued)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Annual (Discontinued)$11.991 Year
  • Premium Annual Plan$16.491 Year
  • Premium Membership Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Sports & Entertainment Annual$49.991 Year
None

MicroKahani

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JioHotstar free?
JioHotstar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MicroKahani free?
MicroKahani is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JioHotstar or MicroKahani have ads?
Both JioHotstar and MicroKahani show ads.
Which is updated more often, JioHotstar or MicroKahani?
JioHotstar ships an update fortnightly, and MicroKahani every 4 days. Most recently, JioHotstar was updated on November 6, 2026 and MicroKahani on October 31, 2026.

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